Large Appliance Waste

Large appliances, often called white goods, range from refrigerators, microwaves, cook stoves, air conditioners, and more. When it is time for these items to retire there are a few things you should know.

The Whitehorse Waste Management Facility requires users to separate these materials from regular waste as these items are recyclable, and when in a landfill are bulky, taking up valuable space, some even have hazardous toxins. Many appliances used for cooling or freezing (fridges, freezers and air conditioning units) have toxic refrigerants which have the potential to cause harm to human health and environmental health when not handled or disposed of appropriately. When taken to the Whitehorse Waste Management Facility, special waste handlers remove the refrigerant and appliances are shipped south for recycling. Lastly, loads mixed with large appliances are subject to higher tipping fees.